Dramatic police siege at St Kilda East apartment
Police used armoured vehicles in a dramatic siege at a St Kilda East apartment on Wednesday that ended with a man and woman in hospital.
The standoff began after a woman was allegedly assaulted at a Westbury Street apartment about 7.40am.
An armed officer is seen at the Westbury Street standoff.Credit:AAP
The 41-year-old woman was taken to hospital for assessment, but the 46-year-old man who allegedly assaulted her remained at the apartment.
Heavily armed police spent hours negotiating with him, with the siege finally ending shortly after 1pm.
The dramatic siege lasted for hours.Credit:AAP
The man was taken to hospital under police guard.
The man and woman involved were both from St Kilda East.
Police were still at the apartment on Wednesday afternoon and the investigation is ongoing.
There was no immediate concern for public safety, police said.
A man was taken to hospital under police guard.Credit:AAP